THE NOELLIE JOURNAL™
French Vanilla Cake with Lavender Lemon Frosting
French Vanilla Cake with Lavender Lemon Frosting There are people in your life who remind you of sunshine, and when...
Why I'm Getting Rid of Polyester
Why I'm Getting Rid of Polyester There is a box in the corner of my bedroom that is slowly filling...
Being Gentle With Your Body After Trauma
Being Gentle With Your Body After Trauma When a body has been through something — a surgery, a long illness,...
On Flour, and Why It Matters
On Flour, and Why It Matters Most people do not think about their flour. It is the background ingredient, the...
On Buying Organic
On Buying Organic There is a quiet argument happening every time you choose what to put in your body. Not...
Homemade Orange Juice
Homemade Orange Juice I started making fresh orange juice at home because I wanted to know exactly what was in...
The Benefits of Pilates
Why I Do Pilates Since the fall, Pilates has been part of every single day. On the mat some mornings,...
Eggshells for the Garden
Eggshells for the Garden There is a small bowl that lives on the counter beside my stove, and it holds...
On Sunscreen, and Learning to Love the Sun Differently
On Sunscreen, and Learning to Love the Sun Differently There is a season of life that changes the way you...
A Saturday
There is a day between. Not the sorrow of Friday. Not the joy of Sunday. Just the in-between — the...
He’s Almost Here
Palm Sunday is in two days. And on Sunday morning, Jesus’ Friend the Donkey will officially be available — a...
Introducing Jesus' Friend the Donkey — A Story of Love That Never Lets Go
Introducing Jesus' Friend the Donkey — A Story of Love That Never Lets Go On the night Jesus was born,...
The Kitchen Always Has Lemons
COOKING WITH LEMONS There is one thing I keep in my kitchen without exception. Lemons. The real ones — bright...
Disney's Vero Beach Resort: Florida's Most Magical Hidden Gem
When most people hear "Disney resort," their minds jump straight to the Magic Kingdom, the monorail, the crowds. But tucked...
The Poem I Carried
There are things we write that are meant to be shared right away — and then there are the ones...
Introducing the Noellie Bear Edition 2: Navy Blue
We're so excited to share that the Noellie bear has a new look. Today, we're unveiling Noellie Bear Edition 2,...
Introducing Plushies for a Purpose
Every Noellie plushie has a purpose. When you bring home one of our plushies, you're not just getting something soft...
Introducing The Comfort and Joy Program
At The Noellie Foundation, we believe that every child deserves to feel loved, seen, and celebrated—especially during difficult times. That's...
A Christmas Eve Thank You from The Noellie Foundation
It's Christmas Eve. Tomorrow morning, children in hospital rooms will wake up on Christmas Day with something to hold onto....
What the Christmas Courage Program Is Really About
There's a Christmas tree in a hospital right now surrounded by books. Not the kind of Christmas tree most children...
Christmas Courage: Hope for Families Facing Medical Challenges
Christmas in a hospital looks different than Christmas at home. The lights are fluorescent instead of twinkling. The sounds are...
How Star's Christmas Wish Came to Be
Star was born on Christmas 2023. I was in the middle of procedures that December, spending another holiday season in...
Why I Started The Noellie Foundation™
Some stories begin in darkness before they find their light. When I was sixteen, I was diagnosed with a rare...